Encephalon

Encephalons provide a Task Pool equal to their rating for Intelligence-linked skills. They help deckers process information more quickly: add the encephalon rating directly to the Hacking Pool. When a character is decking, they do not receive the encephalon rating bonus to their Computer Skill, only the Hacking Pool.

Encephalons allow a character to learn more quickly. Add the encephalon rating to Intelligence when determining the cost of new skills. The encephalon does not boost magical ability and does not aid in the use of magic, magical perception or Magical Skills.